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A CRISIS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM THAT WE CAN ADDRESS
People with autism often have an extremely difficult and frustrating experience getting through life because, characteristically, many have difficulty understanding the spoken word and communicating verbally.
For the family of someone with autism, the impact on their lives cannot possibly be overstated. Behavioral problems due to misunderstandings often cause problems not only for people with autism, but also for those interacting with them. There is something we can do to make life easier for people with autism and families, and those of us with whom they interact.
It has no financial cost and requires minimal time and effort from school and community organization staff members.
Can You Relate ?
Caregiver Perspective
I'm trying to help my child, and nothing seems to be working.
I can't stop my child from having tantrums. How do I get them to behave?
How do I get my school to help?
Where can I go to get help? Should I go to see a doctor or a therapist?
Educator Perspective
How do I help my students succeed?
What are the best strategies to help an ASD student get along with other students in my class?
I can't get my student with ASD to interact with others.
Advocate Perspective
How do I help this person with ASD get what they need?
What should I tell a student's caregiver to ask the school for?
How can I best advocate for students in IEP meetings?
Where can I get training to help me be more effective?
What can you do to help our work?
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Funding allows us to offer free programming to teachers, parents, and others who want to learn about autism as well as provide resources, hold conferences, and collect stories from people with autism.
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Institute for Learning Centered Education
414 Bagdad Road Potsdam, NY 13676
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